Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A series of new laws came into effect on January 1, 2025, addressing a wide range of issues from state symbols to healthcare and public safety.
ACT 36, SLH 2007
This law designates kalo (taro) as the official state plant, recognizing its cultural significance in Hawaiian heritage.
ACT 8, SLH 2023
Lobbyists are now required to detail the specific legislative or administrative actions they engage with in their expenditure reports.
ACT 123, SLH 2023
State legislators must disclose any relationships with lobbyists in their financial interest statements.
ACT 12, SLH 2024
Public meeting notices must now include instructions for providing remote oral testimony, with boards having the authority to manage disruptions during meetings.
ACT 104, SLH 2024
Pharmacists can now order and administer vaccines to individuals aged three and older, with pharmacy interns and technicians also authorized under supervision.
ACT 252, SLH 2024
This law establishes procedures to address and prevent abusive litigation practices.
ACT 95, SLH 2024
The Board of Nursing can issue temporary permits to out-of-state nurses, facilitating quicker integration into Hawai‘i’s healthcare system.
ACT 112, SLH 2023
Hawai‘i joins the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, allowing physicians easier licensure across multiple states.
ACT 169, SLH 2024
Film and media productions must now prove compliance with regulations to qualify for tax credits, with a provision for rectifying non-compliance within 30 days.
ACT 9, SLH 2024
The definition of “beer” under state liquor laws now includes alcoholic seltzers, while brewpubs gain expanded rights to sell their products.
ACT 17, SLH 2024
Counties can regulate land use, including phasing out transient accommodations, and expand the transient accommodations tax to certain shelters and vehicles.
ACT 91, SLH 2024
Minors aged 14 and older can consent to medical care for sexually transmitted infections and family planning, with confidentiality requirements for healthcare providers.
These laws reflect Hawai‘i’s commitment to addressing diverse community needs, from cultural preservation to public health and safety.
